Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager | Fully Remote | Full-time Our Mission To change how organizations do work. Trao is an AI R&D lab for mid-market and enterprise companies. We research, design, build, and deploy software and AI systems. We've delivered work across industries, including: Large banks such as CommBank (one of Australia's largest banks) The UK Government US-based family offices Numerous VC-backed startups Behind the scenes is a team obsessed with over-delivering extremely high-quality work every single day. We are engineering-first, detail-oriented, and focused on solving real business problems through automation that most teams would consider impossible. We work on very ambitious projects. Work Style & Expectations Fully remote Fast timelines, real ownership, real accountability Daily collaboration with founders, engineers, and AI researchers High autonomy with high expectations If you are NOT passionate about software, this role will not be a great fit. You must be very technical. The Role You will lead a team of engineers while remaining deeply hands-on -- working directly with founders and engineers to design systems, review code, make technical decisions, and ensure high-quality execution. You must be comfortable working closely with highly technical engineering teams. What You'll Do Lead and manage a team of software engineers building production AI systems Stay hands-on by reviewing code, debugging issues, and contributing to development Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices Own sprint planning, engineering execution, and delivery timelines Work directly with clients to understand, document, and translate business requirements into technical solutions Collaborate closely with founders, product, and AI teams throughout development Mentor engineers and maintain a high-performance engineering culture Ensure production reliability, scalability, and code quality Coordinate technical execution across multiple AI initiatives What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager or Senior Software Engineer Extremely high ownership attitude, and you must be very technical Passion for software/AI Experience leading or mentoring software engineering teams Strong software architecture and system design skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving High ownership with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments with ambiguity How to Apply Apply directly on LinkedIn. Beyond applying on LinkedIn, if you believe you're a very strong fit, email [HIDDEN TEXT] : The most technically complex system you have built or led Your most controversial opinion